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2001 C5 front suspension leak
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GiveMeABreak
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Re: 2001 C5 front suspension leak
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bighairybloke
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Re: 2001 C5 front suspension leak
He passed it! I suppose he couldn’td really argue as there are no ‘drips or accumulated fluid’;-)
I will give it a oily rag down and solvent wipe and monitor for now, and check before the next mot.
Cheers
Steve
I will give it a oily rag down and solvent wipe and monitor for now, and check before the next mot.
Cheers
Steve
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GiveMeABreak
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Re: 2001 C5 front suspension leak
Excellent news - and it goes to show that if you are prepared to mount a challenge - it will force them to be absolutely sure of their decision as they will have to defend it! Now stick to the same guy so you don't have any future issues

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bighairybloke
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Re: 2001 C5 front suspension leak
He’s a decent chap, I was reasonable so it was all very amicable:-)